Ojalá (María Becerra song) explained

Ojalá
Cover:	María Becerra - Ojalá.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	María Becerra
Album:	La Nena de Argentina
Length:	2:41
Language:	Spanish
English Title:	"Hopefully"
Label:	300
Producer:	Big One
Chronology:	María Becerra
Prev Title:	Maléfica
Prev Year:	2022
Next Title:	Berlin
Next Year:	2022

"Ojalá" (Spanish for "Hopefully") is a song by Argentine singer-songwriter María Becerra. It was written by Becerra and Big One and produced by the latter. The song was released on 1 June 2022, as the lead single from her second studio album, La Nena de Argentina.^[1] It was nominated for Best Urban Fusion/Performance at the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.

Background

The idea for "Ojalá" originated when María Becerra described to producer Big One she wanted the song to have a "reggaeton old school flow", to which One replied with "Hit, I'll tell you that".^[2]

The song was announced on 29 May 2022, through Becerra's social media platforms with the title, release date and a clip from the music video. "Ojalá" was released on 1 June 2022.^[3]

Commercial performance

In Argentina, the song had a 'Hot Shot Debut', debuting at number 3 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 during the tracking week of 11 June 2022.^[4] On its fifth week, the song would reach its peak of number 2 for three consecutive weeks. The song also reached the top 10 in Uruguay at number 6.

Music video

The music video for "Ojalá" was directed by Julián Levy and was released simultaneously with the song on 1 June 2022.^[5]

Live performances

Becerra promoted the song for the first time at the 2022 Premios Tu Música Urbano on 23 June 2022.^[6] The song was also performed live at the Windows Gallery Sessions for Amazon Music and published on 28 June 2022. "Ojalá" was also performed as part of her set list for her concert tour, Animal Tour.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"

Peak position
Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)^[7]	2
Argentina Airplay (Monitor Latino)^[8]	6
Argentina Latin Airplay (Monitor Latino)^[9]	4
Argentina National Songs (Monitor Latino)^[10]	1
Bolivia Latin (Monitor Latino)^[11]	11
Paraguay (SGP)^[12]	51
Uruguay (Monitor Latino)^[13]	6

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"

Position
Argentina Airplay (Monitor Latino)^[14]	38
Argentina Latin Airplay (Monitor Latino)^[15]	29

Notes and References

1. Web site: Coca . Laura . 2 June 2022 . María Becerra, con el corazón roto, canta sobre un engaño amoroso en 'Ojalá' . May 12, 2023 . . es.
2. Web site: 1 June 2022 . María Becerra estrenó su nuevo single "Ojalá" junto a Big One . 8 May 2023 . VíaPaís . es.
3. Web site: 30 May 2022 . María Becerra presentó un adelanto de su nuevo single "ojalá" . 8 May 2023 . Canal C . es.
4. Billboard Argentina Hot 100: Maria Becerra logra el Hot Shot Debut con "Ojalá". Billboard. 15 June 2022.
5. Web site: Maria Becerra - OJALÁ (Official Video). YouTube. 1 June 2022 . 16 April 2023.
6. News: Coca. Laura. MARÍA BECERRA LLEGA A LAS GALLERY SESSIONS CON SU TEMA 'OJALÁ'. Los 40. es. 29 June 2022. 8 May 2023.
7. Billboard Argentina Hot 100: Week of July 9, 2022. Billboard. 9 July 2022.
8. Web site: Top 20 Argentina – General – Del 18 al 24 de julio, 2022 . 11 May 2023 . Monitor Latino.
9. Web site: Top 20 Argentina – Latino – Del 18 al 24 de julio, 2022 . 12 May 2023 . Monitor Latino.
10. Web site: Top 20 Argentina – Nacionalidad – Del 18 al 24 de julio, 2022 . 12 May 2023 . Monitor Latino.
11. Web site: Top 20 Bolivia – Latino – Del 27 de Junio al 3 de Julio, 2022. Monitor Latino. Spanish. August 27, 2023.
12. Web site: Julio - TOP #100 de canciones de SGP. Sociedad de Gestión de Productores Fonográficos del Paraguay. 2 August 2022.
13. Web site: Top 20 Uruguay – General – del 8 al 14 de Agosto, 2022. 16 August 2022. Monitor Latino. es.
14. Web site: Top Anual 2022 Argentina – General . 12 May 2023 . Monitor Latino.
15. Web site: Top Anual 2022 Argentina – Latino . 12 May 2023 . Monitor Latino.